Stormy encounter, what would you do?

sunvalleyslim · 06-09-09, 12:20 AM

Seems sometimes that by the time I can gat a visual they're too close for a shot...........Not to mention being rammed...........

Sgtmonkeynads · 06-09-09, 12:45 AM

Samething happened to me the other day. I followed them for days waiting for weather to let up. My crew was exhausted and had to break off due to no one in condition to man his station.

TigerShark808 · 06-09-09, 01:31 AM

Avoid convoy, continue to patrol area *

I voted this way because there was no option to "AVOID CONVOY AND CONTINUE TO PATROL CAUTIOUSLY"

I try to play this game as realistically as possiable and I dont think risking your crew (ZERO VISIBILITY) would be a good idea or very realistic.

Infact maybe diving down to 60meters and putting some CCR on the gramaphone while sipping on some suds untill the weather improves a bit would be a better plan . Yep

jobezark · 06-09-09, 01:51 AM

What I should do? Ignore them and continue on our way.

What I actually do? Sail into the middle of the convoy looking for a perfect shot and end up colliding with something!

Vipper · 06-09-09, 03:13 AM

heavy storm with heavy fog...i do attack merchants on surface at close range in middle of pack moving between them like a wolf. Usually destroyers do not find me before i do sink some merch...It worked as well on good old Aces Of The Deep, i did sunk 7 transports there in stormy and foggy day (using deck gun in AOD) . Even better when it is nighttime...

Using hydrophone to locate nearby ships of course.

meduza · 06-09-09, 04:17 AM

In this case, I'd track a convoy until the weather improves. It's a long way to England, so you can wait.

Early in the war, when the escorts don't have a radar, maybe I'd try a surface attack. I did it once and it was interesting.

I torpedoed a few ships from very close range, until one escort emerged from the fog, steaming at me. She rammed me as I dived, but fortunately didn't hit me with DC. I got away.

nikbear · 06-09-09, 05:40 AM

Since its 43' and the escorts have radar and can see you whatever the weather

I wouldn't risk it,there are plenty of other targets out there which you can attack in conditions that favour you!

Always attack with the conditions in your favour,not the enemy's,its a devil of a job at the best of times,don't give them the upper hand before you've even fired a shot

View Poll Results: What would you do with convoy in storm?
Track and follow convoy, hoping for better visibility	16	44.44%
Attack once, and continue to patrol area	2	5.56%
Avoid convoy, continue to patrol area	3	8.33%
Attack repeatly, until all torps are spend, then return	11	30.56%
Attack, but only with LATs	4	11.11%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

06-09-09, 12:20 AM	#1
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Seems sometimes that by the time I can gat a visual they're too close for a shot...........Not to mention being rammed........... __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

06-09-09, 12:45 AM	#2
Sgtmonkeynads Ships Secretary Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MilesCity Montana Posts: 583 Downloads: 614 Uploads: 0	Samething happened to me the other day. I followed them for days waiting for weather to let up. My crew was exhausted and had to break off due to no one in condition to man his station. __________________ Just help someone.....it makes a difference

06-09-09, 01:31 AM	#3
TigerShark808 Engineer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2074 nautical miles south west of San Francisco! Posts: 212 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	Avoid convoy, continue to patrol area * I voted this way because there was no option to "AVOID CONVOY AND CONTINUE TO PATROL CAUTIOUSLY" I try to play this game as realistically as possiable and I dont think risking your crew (ZERO VISIBILITY) would be a good idea or very realistic. Infact maybe diving down to 60meters and putting some CCR on the gramaphone while sipping on some suds untill the weather improves a bit would be a better plan . Yep __________________ GWX3GOLD OLC "Gold" MkIId SH3 Commander D.I.D 100% Realism ! SWCs-AtlanticReaper Skin <---because it is badass!

06-09-09, 04:17 AM	#6
meduza Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: on patrol Posts: 1,035 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 0	In this case, I'd track a convoy until the weather improves. It's a long way to England, so you can wait. Early in the war, when the escorts don't have a radar, maybe I'd try a surface attack. I did it once and it was interesting. I torpedoed a few ships from very close range, until one escort emerged from the fog, steaming at me. She rammed me as I dived, but fortunately didn't hit me with DC. I got away. __________________

06-09-09, 01:51 AM	#4
jobezark Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What I should do? Ignore them and continue on our way. What I actually do? Sail into the middle of the convoy looking for a perfect shot and end up colliding with something!

06-09-09, 03:13 AM	#5
Vipper Machinist's Mate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 122 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	heavy storm with heavy fog...i do attack merchants on surface at close range in middle of pack moving between them like a wolf. Usually destroyers do not find me before i do sink some merch...It worked as well on good old Aces Of The Deep, i did sunk 7 transports there in stormy and foggy day (using deck gun in AOD) . Even better when it is nighttime... Using hydrophone to locate nearby ships of course.

06-09-09, 05:40 AM	#7
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Since its 43' and the escorts have radar and can see you whatever the weather I wouldn't risk it,there are plenty of other targets out there which you can attack in conditions that favour you! Always attack with the conditions in your favour,not the enemy's,its a devil of a job at the best of times,don't give them the upper hand before you've even fired a shot __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.